Natrix natrix cetti
A species of Grass snakes Scientific name : Natrix natrix cetti Genus : Grass snakes
Natrix natrix cetti, A species of Grass snakes
Scientific name: Natrix natrix cetti
Genus: Grass snakes
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Description
Natrix natrix cetti possesses a remarkable adaptation of semi-aquatic lifestyle, displaying unique hunting techniques where it can capture prey both on land and underwater. Its ecological role is crucial, maintaining a balanced food web by feeding on various amphibians and small mammals, while also serving as a meal for foxes and birds of prey. Significantly, natrix natrix cetti partakes in hibernation during winter months, exhibiting a robust survival mechanism to withstand extreme conditions.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Natrix natrix cetti's dietary regimen is primarily carnivorous, with a marked preference for small rodents, amphibians, and fish. As an opportunistic feeder, it hunts and feeds on available local fauna, thus exhibiting dietary habits characteristic of its habitats.
Appearance
Natrix natrix cetti is a medium-sized snake with a sleek, cylindrical body covered in smooth scales. Its coloration is primarily olive green, often with dark spots or blotches running down its back. There are no significant differences in appearance between age groups or genders. It lacks horns, wings and displays a long, slender tail. The belly is typically paler, sometimes yellowish or whitish.
Behavior
Natrix natrix cetti is a predominantly solitary creature, known for its distinctive serpentine swimming behavior. It forages in aquatic environments, using its sharp vision and keen sense of smell to locate prey. Marking its territory through scent trails, it frequently basks on riverbanks and defends its resting spots aggressively. Remarkably adaptive, it hibernates during colder months in communal wintering sites.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Grass snakes Species
Natrix natrix cetti 
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